The Pop Culture Phenomenon that Launched a Television Franchise Joins
AMC+’s “The Walking Dead Universe” Collection, Including Every Episode of Every Spin-off Plus Exclusive Specials, Bonus Episodes and More
New York, NY – October 9, 2026 – AMC Global Media announced today from the Main Stage of New York Comic Con that all seasons of the flagship series The Walking Dead will be available on AMC+ beginning January 7. The pop culture phenomenon, which launched a television franchise, joins AMC+’s “The Walking Dead Universe” Collection, including all six spin-off series, totaling 371 episodes, as well as exclusive specials, bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, Comic-Con panels and more. The date was revealed by Executive Producer Scott M. Gimple during the New York Comic Con panel for the fourth and final season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, which is set to premiere in February.
“The Walking Dead continues to be one of the most popular television franchises in the world, and we’re thrilled to add the groundbreaking, original series to our flagship streaming service,” said Courtney Thomasma, EVP Linear and Streaming Products for AMC Global Media. “In the new year, both dedicated fans and new audiences will be able to immersive themselves in this cultural phenomenon from the very beginning and be the first to experience the new stories from the TWD Universe, including the upcoming final season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – exclusively streaming on AMC+.”
AMC+’s “The Walking Dead Universe” Collection includes the spin-off series Fear the Walking Dead, which ran for eight seasons; The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, which brings fan-favorites Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride) to battle the walker apocalypse in France and Spain; The Walking Dead: Dead City,following the unlikely alliance between Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Maggie (Lauren Cohan); The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, which reunites Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira);The Walking Dead: World Beyond, following the first generation raised in the walker apocalypse; and the episodic anthology Tales of The Walking Dead. Viewers will also have access to exclusives specials, behind-the-scenes content with the series’ casts and producers, best-of collections featuring fan-favorite characters, Comic-Con panel coverage as well as a curated selection of series and movies featuring TWD Universe stars, including Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s Neighborhood Watch, Steven Yeun’s Mayhem, Jon Bernthal’s Sweet Virginia, Lennie James’ Low Winter Sun, Ride with Norman Reedus, Bottomless Brunch at Colman’s, Greg Nicotero’s Guts & Glory, Robert Kirkman’s Secret History of Comics and more.
The Walking Dead premiered on AMC on October 31, 2010, introducing audiences to a stark, character-driven survival drama that quickly grew from a critically acclaimed genre series into one of the most successful and influential franchises in television history. Over 11 seasons and 177 episodes, The Walking Dead became a defining series for AMC and AMC Studios, and helped reshape the television landscape by providing the enduring power of premium scripted storytelling built around passionate fan communities. Its stories, characters and mythology continue to resonate with viewers around the world, fueling ongoing engagement across platforms.
The ensemble cast of The Walking Dead includes Lincoln (Rick Grimes), Reedus (Daryl Dixon), McBride (Carol Peletier), Jon Bernthal (Shane Walsh), Sarah Wayne Callies (Lori Grimes), Chandler Riggs (Carl Grimes), Steven Yeun (Glenn Rhee), Lennie James (Morgan Jones) and Michael Rooker (Merle Dixon), among others.
The Walking Dead joins AMC+’s extensive lineup of critically acclaimed original and exclusive programming including Mad Men, Dark Winds, The Audacity, Halt and Catch Fire, Hell on Wheels, Into the Badlands, Preacher, The Terror, The Vampire Lestat, Fallen, Gangs of London, Kill Jackie, the upcoming mystery thriller, YAGA, and more.
About AMC+
AMC+ is a premium streaming service featuring award-winning original series, exclusive movies direct from theaters, a continually refreshed library of iconic series from AMC Global Media including Mad Men, Halt & Catch Fire, TURN: Washington’s Spies, Hell on Wheels, Preacher, Into the Badlands, The Terror, Snowpiercer, A Discovery of Witches, Doctor Who andthe ultimate destination for fan-favorite franchises like The Walking Dead Universe and the immortal world of Anne Rice, including Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches. The service also offers a growing slate of original and exclusive series including Dark Winds, The Audacity, Gangs of London, Fallen, Kill Jackie starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and YAGA withCarrie-Anne Moss and Hudson Williams in his first role since Heated Rivalry. With new movies every month, AMC+ is also a destination for film enthusiasts, featuring exclusive film premieres direct from theaters and fan-favorite movies all year long. AMC+ is currently available in the U.S., Canada, Spain, Australia and New Zealand through AMCPlus.com, the AMC+ app, and a number of digital and cable partners.